| Regimental number | 24436 |
| Place of birth | Colac Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | 'St Leonard', Bolga, via Wodonga, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D S Robertson, 'Cascalt', Fern Hill Road, Sandringham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/91/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 25th September 1917, near YPRES, Bombardier ROBERTSON was in charge of a party carting Ammunition to the Battery. Two shells landed in the party, killing one man and wounding five men and five horses. This N.C.O. got his party to safety, and then through heavy shell fire got the wounded men out. he then took charge of his party, and through heavy shell fire, kept on carting ammunition until the necessary amount was at the position. he showed great initiative, and a total disregard of personal danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
